Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends, on six of the most compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological changes Australia must grapple with, according to the CSIRO…

Technology has already transformed how many of us work and shop - and left unwary businesses behind.
Flickr/BaddogSeptember 12, 2012

Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends. What are the compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological changes Australia must grapple with over the coming decades? In…

By 2050, 22% of the world’s population - more than 2 billion people - will be over 60 years old.
Flickr/außerirdische sind gesundSeptember 11, 2012

Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends. What are the compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological changes Australia must grapple with over the coming decades? In…

By 2030, China is projected to be at the centre of the world’s economic activity. Just how Australia positions itself will be crucial.
Syzmon Kochanski/FlikrSeptember 10, 2012

Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends. What are the compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological changes Australia must grapple with over the coming decades? In…

While the number and extent of protected areas has increased, the impact on biodiversity isn’t yet known.
Flickr/Tony RoddSeptember 7, 2012

Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends, exploring the compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological issues facing Australia, as part of the CSIRO’s new report, Our…

The United Nations estimates the world must increase food production by 75% by 2050 to cope with a projected population of 10 billion people.
p3anut/FlickrSeptember 6, 2012

Welcome to The Conversation’s series on megatrends. What are the compelling economic, social, environmental, political and technological changes Australia must grapple with over the coming decades? In…